4 chapters across the catalog
Wael Ghonim Book Deal and Julian Assange on RT
Wael Ghonim, the Google executive associated with the Egyptian revolution, has secured a major book deal, which the hosts view as a "payoff." Similarly, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is launching a talk show on Russia Today (RT). The hosts criticize the quality of RT's programming and the perceived co-opting of these figures by mainstream or state-run media.
International Republican Institute, Mohamed ElBaradei and Wael Ghonim
The hosts link the Egyptian uprisings to training and financing provided by the International Republican Institute, chaired by John McCain. They also note that Google executive Wael Ghonim created the campaign website for Mohamed ElBaradei, whom they predict will be the next leader of Egypt.
Al Jazeera Reporter on the Egyptian Revolution
An Al Jazeera reporter speaking at the Council on Foreign Relations admits he was initially skeptical that protests in Egypt would become significant. He describes how the "rules of the game" changed on January 25th. The hosts argue this suggests the revolutions were not organic but were part of the broader strategy previously mentioned by Wesley Clark.
Protests in Egypt, organized via Facebook and Twitter, are characterized by the hosts as a "hashtag revolution" similar to the Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton publicly called for the Egyptian government to unblock social media sites. The discussion suggests the unrest may be tied to significant oil discoveries in Egypt and a geopolitical struggle involving China and India.
